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Overview for Economics, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Careers for Economics, General Majors

A major in Economics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Economics, General

Top 7 Kansas Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
 136
(3.4%)
Less Selective$17,119 
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
 7
(1.0%)
Less Selective$12,648 
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
 2
(0.9%)
Most Selective$18,800 
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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
 26
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,932 
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
 8
(0.5%)
Less Selective$12,761 
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$13,496 
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
 2
(0.2%)
Less Selective$12,576 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.